Visitor Center
The North
Mississippi Fish Hatchery Visitor Education Center in Enid provides
an educational and entertaining experience that promotes freshwater
sport fishing, encourages the conservation and stewardship of
aquatic resources and offers information about the Mississippi
Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. The complex is
located on 58 acres and is less than a quarter mile from Interstate
55. The facility, which is operated by the Mississippi Department
of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, is easily accessible to
Mississippi residents and out-of-state visitors.
The Visitor Education Center at the North Mississippi Fish Hatchery is the first and only facility of its kind in Mississippi. The Center features a native habitat area, 10,000 gallon aquarium, interactive exhibits, displays, artifacts, fishing rodeo pond, an art gallery celebrating Mississippi's natural resources, and, of course, the World Record White Crappie. All of these elements serve as entertaining and engaging learning experiences for all visitors, especially children.
The Center promotes the sport of freshwater fishing in Mississippi, and encourages the conservation and stewardship of aquatic resources.
We offer a myriad of programs and workshops for the public. Check our calendar to see scheduled events and programs.
Contact Info
North Mississippi Fish Hatchery and Visitor Education Center
P.O. Box 100
457 CR 36
Enid, Mississippi 38927
Phone: 662-563-8068
Fax: 662-563-5634
Hours of Operation
March - October
Open Tuesday thru Saturday - 8:30 am until 4:30 pm
Closed Sunday & Monday
November - Feburary
Open Monday thru Friday - 7:30 am until 3:30 pm
Closed Saturday & Sunday
Closed Holidays
Admission
Adults (age 18-59) - $2.50
Adults (age 60+) - $2.00
School Groups (per student) - $2.00
Children ages 3-17 - $2.00
Children under 3 - No charge
School Teachers with classes, bus driver and chaperone - No
charge
Active Military - No Charge
Annual Membership
Individual - $20.00
Family - $30.00
Group Visitations (Guided
Tours)
If you would like to bring a group/class to the NMFH, please fill
out the Online
Registration Form. For more details about the guided
tours see the "Educational Opportunities"
section.
Conference Room
Reservations
The Visitor Center also houses a conference room that can be
rented out for business meetings and other gatherings. Click here for reservation
form.
Directions
The North Mississippi Fish Hatchery and Visitor Education Center
is located below Enid Dam in Yalobusha County, exit 233 off of Hwy
55.
Additional Resources:
- Enid Lake
- 10,000 Gallon Aquarium
- 2012 Events in Review
- World Record White Crappie
- VEC 2012 Special Exhibits
